Solon Carpenters

Rita W.

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Jeff is not only an expert carpenter, he's a skilled master craftsman in the full sense of the description. His experience is evident in the way he approaches potential problems e.g.: I underestimated the amount of baseboard and shoe molding but Jeff made it work and completed the job with only scraps of wood to spare. Above and beyond? Indeed. Quality of work? None better. Jeff quoted my job within 12 hours of my request. Honest, fair estimate; no double-talk or hidden cost surprises. He and Jeremy arrived as estimated and wasted no time starting the job. I'll definitely refer them to my friends and family as well as have them in my home for other projects. You'll be wasting your time shopping for best-price carpenters. Call Jeff first and enjoy the rest of your day.

Bill W.

Laura R.

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My husband and I have used J&J for two big interior projects. We had custom wainscoting installed and painted in a large area. The work far exceeded our expectations and we were so thrilled that it encouraged us to use Justin's talented carpentry on a major renovation of our living room. This included fabrication and installation of a coffered ceiling, built in floor to ceiling book case, and transformation of existing tv cabinet into functional dry bar.
Probably one of the best things about working with Justin is the vision he has for a project. In both projects, we had an idea of what we wanted, but no designs available or specific thoughts how to make it work. This was probably for the best, because the design that he came up with, the way he made things work truly speak to his talent as a carpenter. We could not be happier with any aspect of his work. From start to finish:
1. He was prompt in meeting with us and getting a fair quote
2. Started the project when stated
3. We both felt very comfortable having him and his partner in our home
4. Clean! We've never experienced anyone so considerate both during and after work. They treated our home like it was their own
5. The thing that really sold us was his attention to detail and perfection. He cared how things would look just as much as we did.
We threw a couple of new ideas at him during the construction and he was more than welcome to the ideas and made them work. We are so happy with everything, we have plans to use J&J for a number of projects that previously we probably wouldn't have even bothered with. If you are looking for professional but approachable work, you really can't go wrong with J&J. We recommend them as highly as possible. We feel so lucky to have found "our guy".

Eli F.

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Alex designed a very stylish Ikea kitchen for one of my rental properties. He is an artistic designer and a talented carpenter. He recently replaced a wooden floor of a front porch for another rental property, including safely removing and replacing support columns. He comes when he says he will and sees the job through to completion. A small problem came up after one of the jobs, and he was quick to come back and make it right. He has done smaller jobs for me as well. Owning several rental properties, I have worked with many handymen over the years. Alex is my go-to person. I'm always happy when he's available. His prices are very reasonable and his work is first class.

Bill S.

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Jeremy was able to come to my home today and do the facia board repair on my garage which was damaged in a wind storm. He was here when he said he would be here and did an exceptional job. I would use him for other carpenter work and will recommend him to friends and family.

David S.

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Mr. DeVoe is the most trustworthy,reliable, and cost efficient carpenter I have ever been in business with. He's excellent at his trade, and I have referred him to various clients whom all share my same experience. He is the #1 guy for all my painting and carpentry needs.

Beth P.

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Bill is an amazing carpenter...He arrived on time, did an outstanding job on the baluster replacement and even cleaned up before he left....Bill is also multi-talented in many construction type jobs and I have already re-hired him to do another...So impressed!!!!

About

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i am not only the business owner but the hands on craftsmen that builds your project from start to finish, i am on the job from day one which helps manage and over see all aspect of the job to the completion.

About

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I specialize in floors, kitchens, baths, repairs, painting, remodeling, basic electrical work and basic plumbing.
No jobs are too big or too small.

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

Who is a carpenter and what do they do?

Carpenters are skilled craftsmen who build things out of wood. Depending on what the carpenter builds, they may be referred to by various names. A framer is a carpenter who puts up the framing on a house. A trim or finish carpenter installs the finishing touches of prefabricated or custom trim and detail work once a house has been built and the walls are up. A furniture maker or woodworker builds furniture — such as tables, beds and dressers — out of wood. A cabinetmaker is a carpenter who builds custom and semi-custom wood cabinets. If you’re having a home built or remodeled, your general contractor will either provide or subcontract the carpentry work for the framing, cabinets and trim. You can hire a carpenter directly to update the trim in your home, build you a piece of custom furniture, or repair or replace your wood cabinets.

Do you tip cabinet installers?

In general, home service providers such as electricians, plumbers and contractors are professionals who don’t expect tips. They expect to do a job for you for the specific price they quoted. Of course, they may appreciate a tip for a job particularly well done or for which they’ve gone beyond what’s normally expected, such as completing the project early or under budget. Even better than a tip, it’s always appropriate to leave a positive review online after a good experience.

Do carpenters build houses?

Carpenters are trained to work with wood. That means that any part of your home that is built of wood is very likely to involve a carpenter. Framing carpenters will put up the wood that makes up the bones of your home. If you’re having a wood floor installed, it may be done by a carpenter — although being a carpenter is not a requirement to install flooring. Trim, baseboards, wainscoting and any other detail work is typically installed by a finish carpenter. The wood boxes of custom cabinets will be built and installed by a carpenter.

Although all of these components in your new or remodeled home are built by carpenters who specialize in building things with wood, a general contractor typically oversees construction of the entire house. If the general contractor is also a carpenter skilled in all these areas, they may well construct your entire home. More often, the general contractor subcontracts out the various building stages to different individuals, including carpenters.

How much is custom cabinetry?

Custom cabinets can be built for any room, including bedroom closets and built-in armoires. Measured carefully and built precisely, custom cabinetry can increase storage and beautify any room. The national average for building custom cabinets ranges from $500 to $1,200 per linear foot. The cost is highly variable because there are so many styles, colors, glazes and other options. In general, the linear footage of the cabinets, the materials used to build them, and the cost of the labor will determine the cost. Solid wood costs more than plywood and wood veneer, and costs vary among different types of wood; maple and cherry cabinets are more expensive than pine. Glass-front cabinets can cost more, as can decorative hinges, handles and door pulls, which can cost $2-$45 each; choose carefully to stay within your budget and pull off the exact look you’re going for. Some carpenters also charge for installation, on average $100 per cabinet box. Additional molding and trim, such as crown molding at the ceiling, cost an average of $70 per 8-foot section, and adding finished ends to exposed cabinets averages $100-$200.

How much does it cost to have kitchen cabinets installed?

In any kitchen, the cabinets are the main focus, so you want to make sure new or replacement cabinets are installed correctly. A professional carpenter can properly, securely mount new cabinets to the wall; the national average cost for this service is $7,725, although the cost varies widely depending on the type of cabinets, their material and their size, and the accessories you add. A typical fee is $70 per linear foot to remove existing cabinets and assemble and install new ones; the cost is less if you do the demolition and removal yourself. Stock cabinets are the least expensive to have installed, ranging from $75 to $400 each; semi-custom cabinets range from $150 to $900 each; and custom cabinets cost from $500 to $1,400 each. Wood cabinets are more expensive than those made from plywood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and finished with a laminate. Wood cabinets range in cost from $80 to $160 per linear foot. Laminate-finished cabinets cost $35 to $75 per linear foot, on average.

Actual Requests

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“Need Play Equipment Installation”

Gibsonia, PA

Service type

Install

Equipment type

Swings/gliders, Slide, Monkey bars, Ladders, Playhouse/Playset

Equipment location

Home

Details

It's a Backyard Discovery Montpelier swingset we would like installed. We will not be able to pick up until June 5 so if someone could install the weekend following that would be great.